HALFWAY HOUSE RANCH Located On Crow Creek in Idaho
HISTORICAL HALFWAY HOUSE RANCH This magnificent 232 acre property sits at the heart of the Caribou National Forest halfway between Afton, Wyoming and Montpelier, Idaho. The pristine Crow Creek meanders through the property giving rise to blue ribbon trout fishing. Aspen, Lodgepole and White Pine partially cover the landscape creating an abundant hide out for wildllife. The old buildings of days gone by still stand in remebrance of those hardy souls who once traveled this route of commerce between two valleys. A pristine landscape to create your perfect hideaway.
OFFERED AT $595,000| MLS #17-476
DAYS GONE BY.... The Crow Creek road was the link between the Mornom settlements of Bear Lake and Star Valley of 50 years. The 100 mile round trip between Afton, Wy. and the railhead at Montpelier, Id would take a team of horses form 3 to 7 days depending on the conditions along the way. Road ranches were set up to help provide for the needs of the freighters and their animals no matter the weather. The Halfway House located right in the middle was considered one of the best stations along they way. In 1912, the property was able to house 32 teams and their drivers. This was a haven for freighters, the mail wagon and the daily stage couch where travlers could stop for dinner and an change of horses. Life at the Halfway Huse for the Wilkes family ended in 1925 when the state highway pulled
Access/easement road into the property.
View two of access/easment road.
Looking West!
Lots of vegetation and cover for wildlife.
Halfway Ranch Aerial
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Late Spring at the Ranch
Please contact me for more information. If you are interested in seeing this magnificent property, allow 24 hours notice to schedule a showing. Additional maps are available .
Jo Gathercole
307-730-1154 jogathercole@jhrea.com http://www.jogathercole.com
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